Manager - Collections and Research
Applications extended to Friday, 20 July, 2018- Lead our collection-based research & exhibition activities within Creative Arts & Cultural Services.
Summary about this job
Government - Local
Company: City of Launceston
Location: Launceston & North East
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-7-9298-2350
Fax: +61-2-4278-6227
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Detail information about job Manager - Collections and Research. Terms and conditions vacancy
The City of Launceston, an accredited Employer of Choice, is seeking to fill the following position:
Manager - Collections and Research
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In this 3 year contract position (5 day working week), you will be responsible for leading the Collections and Research Department in collection-based research and exhibition activities. The team includes Natural Science, History, Visual Art and Design, Registrar, Library and Conservation.
We are looking for:
- a relevant tertiary qualification; or minimum 7 years work experience in an appropriate discipline and/or exceptional experience in museum collection and research management;
- experience in managing and developing people;
- ability to manage diverse work streams;
- demonstrated ability to work in a strongly collaborative manner with a wide variety of other professionals either individually or as a team member;
- strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to respond professionally and sensitively to members of the public;
- high level skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), along with experience in corporate software (including electronic document storage, management and retrieval);
- ability to analyse data, produce reports and develop processes;
- innovative approaches to problem solving;
- financial management experience; and
- a current driver's licence.
If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.
For further information, please contact Janet Keeling, Acting Director Creative Arts and Cultural Services on 6323 3000.
To apply, please address your application to Human Resources clearly stating the position number and send to [email protected]
Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. You must address the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description to be eligible for interview.
Applications Extended
Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Friday, 20 July, 2018.